# Freedom 250 Poland 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/waw-nofo-fy26-01-freedom-250-poland-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362220

> U.S. Mission to Poland offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $175,000 in total. Applications closed on June 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WAW-NOFO-FY26-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Poland |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $175,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Appropriately registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;• Individuals to include alumni of U.S. government sponsored exchange programs; and• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions including public libraries, schools, and universities.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State's Mission Poland announces an open competition for programs inspired by America's 250th anniversary through the Freedom 250 initiative. This initiative will support innovative projects, events, and activities that leverage America’s independence anniversary to highlight U.S. leadership and that celebrate the vibrant cooperation between the United States and Poland in business, defense, energy, science and technology innovation, and culture. Freedom 250 in Poland builds on 250 years of friendship, shared values, and people-to-people ties and invites Polish participants to join America in celebrating the greatest experiment in human history. Freedom 250 looks forward as much as it looks back; it invites partners to engage with the American story in ways that resonate with youth, early-career professionals, community leaders, and opinion makers to forge new partnerships between the United States and Poland that meet today’s needs. Please follow all instructions below. This opportunity will not support: · Projects relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support · Construction projects; · Projects that support specific religious activities; · Fund-raising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs · Scientific research or surveys; · Commercial projects; · Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; · Projects that duplicate existing projects; or · Illegal activities PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives This year the United States marks 250 years of independence. From global capitals to local communities, the anniversary invites reflection on America’s founding and the ways it continues to shape international life today. At the heart of this moment are the ideals—among them that all men are created equal; endowed with inalienable rights; and entitled to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people—that inspired America’s independence and continue to inspire U.S. leadership in economic, scientific, social, and cultural innovation. “Freedom 250” is the platform through which the United States is celebrating this anniversary, and through which we invite partners worldwide to join this celebration.

## Questions people ask

### Is WAW-NOFO-FY26-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 14, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Freedom 250 Poland 2026?

U.S. Mission to Poland accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Freedom 250 Poland 2026?

Closed June 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $40,000 each. About $175,000 in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.